The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
This role requires managing staff schedules, budgets, and ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent physical tasks such as standing, walking, and reaching in a kitchen environment.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct meal preparation and service
Manage department budget and costs
Hire train and supervise dietary staff
Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
Process diet orders and maintain records
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of PointClickCare software preferred
Experience with holiday special meals
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong interdisciplinary team coordination skills
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Maintain required continuing education and licensing